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How to Say ‘Is in second grade’ in French

Est dans la classe de CE1

eh dahn lah klahs duh say-uhn

[eh dahn lah klahs duh say-uhn]

🇫🇷 In France: [CE1] is a French primary-school year name, not a class label many English speakers will recognize on sight. French parents use these year names constantly, so it helps to learn them as local school vocabulary.

Phrase Breakdown

Est

[eh]

is

Used to say someone belongs in or is placed in a class.

Example

Mon fils Est dans la classe de CE1 cette année.

My son is in the CE1 class this year.

dans

[dahn]

in

Introduces the class or group someone is in.

Example

Il est dans la classe de CE1 avec ma fille.

He is in the CE1 class with my daughter.

la

[lah]

the

Feminine singular article before 'classe'.

Example

Elle est dans la classe de CE1 cette année.

She is in the CE1 class this year.

classe

[klahs]

class

Refers to the school class or group.

Example

Il est dans la classe de CE1 depuis septembre.

He has been in the CE1 class since September.

de

[duh]

of

Connects the noun to the level name.

Example

Elle est dans la classe de CE1 avec plusieurs voisins.

She is in the CE1 class with several neighbours.

CE1

[say-uhn]

CE1

A French primary class level.

Example

Il est dans la classe de CE1 cette année à l'école du quartier.

He is in the CE1 class this year at the neighborhood school.

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